Hi Emma, this is being discussed and might get published in the future.
We dislike having to say it all the time as well. It just wastes precious little R/T time we have.
For now just helps us out on Area and give us the requested rate, you wouldn't believe how quickly we run out of levels for acft approaching the hold. And having multiple acft running towards, e.g. DESDI to hold, at the same level does not help our stress levels.
I'd also be interested to hear the rational behind the 1500-2000fpm instructions in the hold with aircraft 1000ft below, I seem to recall I read an ASR was submitted to this effect recently.
Are the lines of communication being improved? or is this still a matter for "discussion"
